7. Main Hatch
Choosing hatch size and marking trailer We chose to make our main hatch 1500 x 700mm. It seemed to be a common size for a trailer like this one, and
5. External Paint
Choosing paint seems like a simple job, but will take time to choose. Getting the paint right will set a vibe for the trailer- not too light, not too dark,
4. Jockey Door
The small door at the front of a horse trailer is known as the ‘Jockey Door’, because once the jockey/rider had led the horse into the trailer through the rear
6. Front Ramp and Hatch, Fold-a-bar #2
Front ramp- folding bar The front ramp was to get the same treatment as the back ramp: for the top portion to fold down into a serving bar. The method
3. Back Ramp: stable doors and fold-a-bar #1
Rear stable doors: fabrication and fitting Measurements were taken for the prospective stable doors, then a design was drawn and a materials list made. We were to use 16mm steel
2. Restoring Axles
Axels were dismantled, drum brakes disassembled, then all cleaned with a wire-brush. Parts were inspected, and the decision was made to restore and paint up the axels, but to use
1. Assess and strip the trailer
We searched Ebay, Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree for listings of used trailers, and bought ours off Facebook Marketplace. Our budget was not huge, so we were open to something that
From Horse Trailer to Food Trailer
Fabricator meets Chef, a partnership evolved, and the food trailer dream was born. The Covid-19 pandemic hit, and the idea of starting a café seemed risky. But one business model